26-27 Board Certified Behavior Analyst Specialist Specialized Programs (BCBA)
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Under the direction of Special Education Department the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will collaborate with staff who work with students with disabilities. The BCBAs focus is to assess student behavior develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) using the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and consult/coach staff and administrators so that students can access the curriculum and demonstrate progress.
209-day work year
Scheduled School Year:184 days
Additional work days:25 daysoutside of the regular school year which would include SPED Summer School Programs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Maintain responsibilities outlined in the BACB Ethical Code including but not limited to:
- Develop behavior support plans for students requiring informed and signed consent prior to implementation of intervention. All plans are based on assessment in accordance with BACB guidelines
- Develop skill acquisition programs for students which include individualized observable measurable and socially significant goals.
- Develop data collection systems for students and classrooms requiring behavior plans
- Attend consultation and IEP Team meetings as requested or mandated.
- Train school staff (including paraprofessionals) students and families on implementation of behavioral skill acquisition and behavior change procedures and protocols (using Behavior Skills Training model incorporating instruction modeling rehearsal and feedback) including data collection
- Supervise implementation of skill acquisition and behavior change programs and procedures by observing modeling providing feedback and providing ongoing training to others.
- Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and make appropriate clinical recommendations.
- Create Behavioral Support Plans (BIPs) that can be implemented in a classroom and outline how data is collected to measure progress on the BIP.
- Provide consultation for staff students families and other caregivers.
- Collaborate and consult with other providers regarding behavior plans curriculum modifications accommodations and social skills
- Review and edit IEP goals for behavior needs. Assure that all behavior objectives in each students IEP are addressed and implemented with fidelity
- Graph and analyze data collected by teachers and staff.
- Perform periodic observational checks and monitor procedural integrity
- Provide behavioral reports to Special Education and/or General Education administration staff and team members who have been approved to access data (i.e. Adjustment Counselors Psychologists Consultants etc.)
- Disseminate ABA principles and concepts across people and settings.
- Maintain student records and documentation in accordance with the Ethical Code. Participates in program/administrative meetings as requested by supervisors.
- Stay abreast of developments and changes in district and state-wide policies and procedures
- Maintain professional status as required (certification etc.)
- Assist with other duties as directed by supervisory staff.
Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills
- Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Licensure (required)
- MA state Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployeeto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.
- Ability to work in a school and library/media center environment including frequent interaction with students and staff.
- Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and instructional technology for prolonged periods including managing digital resources and media systems.
- Ability to lift carry and shelve library materials up to 20 pounds including books equipment and instructional resources.
- Ability to bend reach stoop and crouch to access materials on low or high shelves and assist students.
- Ability to push and pull carts containing books and materials within the library or school.
- Ability to visually monitor and supervise students in the library/media center and during instructional activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person virtually and in environments with moderate noise levels.
- Ability to facilitate lessons read aloud and present information to individuals and groups of students.
- Ability to navigate school buildings including stairs hallways and shared spaces.
Reporting Relationships
- Director of Special Education
Terms of Employment
- Position Type:Full Time
- FLSA Classification:Exempt
- Union Status:SEU Unit A
- Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with theSomerville Educators Union Unit Acollective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.
Pre-Employment Requirements
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work
Required Experience:
IC
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